Maria Hinojosa of Latino USA, Journalist Jonathan Thompson on his new book about the Gold King Mine Disaster, The Line

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Maria Hinojosa, host of the nationally syndicated radio showLatino USA and president and CEO of the Futuro Media Group, sits down with correspondent Russell Contreras to talk about the representation of Latinos in the media, the current political debate about immigration, and changing identities in the United States.

Correspondent Laura Paskus talks with investigative journalist Jonathan Thompson, former editor of High Country News, about his new book out called “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster.” They discuss what contributed to the Gold King Mine spill and how it may continue to impact the region.

NMiF host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists look at new information about a plea deal in the DWI case of former New Mexico cabinet secretary Ryan Flynn. They also debate racial profiling in New Mexico in light of the recent controversial arrest of two men of color at a Philadelphia Starbucks, and discuss the “immigrant friendly” measures passed by Albuquerque’s city council.

Host: Gene Grant

Correspondents: Russell Contreras & Laura Paskus

Studio Guests:
Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of Latino USA
Jonathan P. Thompson, author of River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind The Gold King Mine Disaster             

Line Panelists:
Mark Boitano, former NM state senator
Viki Harrison, Common Cause New Mexico
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
Diane Snyder, former NM state senator